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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1956
Page
4
Lawrence Daily Journal World dated 1891 to 1902 lists editors and office details. Subscription rates show carrier price 23 cents per week, annual 13 dollars. mail rates for Dougie and adjoining counties five dollars per year and nationwide seven dollars per year.
The Lawrence Planning Commission earns praise for its impartial, diligent work amid criticism. It keeps the city well ordered through wise planning, with growing support for county zoning and a belief that zoning will benefit the region as it expands.
Bankers at the American Bankers Association Installment Credit Conference in St Louis say they will hold or tighten terms in coming months despite lower consumer installment debt. The downturn stems mainly from non automobile loans, with auto loans still tightening amid strong competition from finance companies. Experts warn against too easy credit as banks rethink policies and some lenders slow tightening under competitive pressure.
A letter urging calm on the joint Douglas County Free Fair and 4H Fair dispute calls for rational discussion and warns against unruly meetings. It notes the need to decide whether to merge or keep separate fairs without emotion, while criticizing factional hostility and urging cool, logical reasoning.
The Supreme Court upheld a 1954 immunity law allowing witnesses in national security cases to refuse testimony before grand juries or committees without fear of prosecution. The Justice Department plans to press ahead, citing past cases like William Ultmann, who faced jail after invoking the Fifth and receiving immunity. The ruling narrows Fifth Amendment protections in high security probes.
Hal Boyle profiles 25 year old Martin Lerman who left college to chase oil on the Greek island of Zante. After years of hard work, Greek government leases and land agreements are in place with the American Embassy aiding his bid. He plans to stay in Greece until drilling begins, while teasing a future honeymoon in Zante.
A decade after World War II German remorse grows as 33 Greek boys, fathers killed in Kalavrita after German partisans murdered civilians, are set to learn trades in Germany. The gesture signals contrition amid Nazi brutality in Greece and the wider Balkans, with more such acts possible if peace endures. Pravda notes a historical productivity comparison between Soviet and American workers, describing an 800 percent rise in Soviet output.
The article argues that American workers outproduce Russian workers by about two and a half times, attributing the gap to incentives. It notes that Americans, especially around tax season, are motivated by higher earnings, suggesting the motive lies in the incentive to earn more.
A collage of quirky phrases and odd observations referencing slow drivers vitaminless raspberries vocalized jolts and odd anecdotes about a four legged hen. It then shifts to tax talk and a garbled comment on earning income with a line about “earnness.”
In 1941 President Roosevelt signed an Act of Congress designating the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. The alfalfa plant in drought periods sends roots to depths of up to 17 feet to reach moisture.
Washington a lively scene as Margaret Truman marks several bridesmaid roles for friends and notes about engagement rumors. The piece follows White House social life, temperance debates, and a premiere attendance led by Mamie Eisenhower. A Congressional Directory code helps hostesses identify married congressmen and guests with additional female companions for invitations.
Names and dates mark family events in 1948 items from Old Home Town. Nadine Farrier wed Otis Hadl, Cheryl Ann Musick born March 23 to Mr and Mrs John Musick, and Clifford Sumner born March 24 to Mrs Clifford Reusch. Purple Heart recipient Martin Hatfield honored for World War II service. Julius Henry Hornberger discharged from Navy after Pacific duty. Engagements announced for Mary Arminta Coffman Wolff and Leatha Walter Arthur Worthington. Community notices include club events, traffic-light advocacy near Cordley School, surprise birthday parties, university dinners, and visits from relatives.
Radio and TV schedule listings show WDAF KMBC WREN and WQPR stations airing news entertainment weather and game shows across March 27 28 with time blocks including KMBC News Tello News Dragnet and The King of Hearts and sports updates. The listings include multiple programs and local station identifiers with times and program names.
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